Following the brilliant rendition of Fairytale of Oxted earlier this month by the fabulous Sing it Out group, here’s the lyrics for you to sing along to over Christmas!
Fairytale of Oxted 2023 Pogues – lyrics: Toria Willson
TONY: Twas Christmas Eve Babe, in Morrisons
An old man said to me: “Go to the Ginistry.”
And then he sang a song, and headed into Spoons
I turned my face away, and dreamed about you.
CLARE: Got off at Platform 2, and Timpson’s fixed my shoe
I’ve got a feeling next year’s for me and you.
So Happy Christmas! I love you Oxted!
I can see a better time, when there are no more potholes.
(SHORT WHISTLE)
CLARE: We’ve got rivers and ponds
Titsey Place, Coltsford Mill
But the wind goes right through you atop Botley Hill
TONY: When you first took my hand, behind Master Park
You promised me Coughlans and beer in the dark.
CLARE: You were handsome
TONY: You were pretty Queen of Oxted City
BOTH: When Randy finished playing
They howled out for more.
The Beer Fest was swinging and the Pram wheels were spinning
We kissed in the subway, then searched for a bank.
CHORUS: And the girls of the Godstone Ladies’ Choir
Were singing “More Rosé!”
And the bells were ringing out
For Christmas Day!
(WHISTLE)
CLARE:You Bluehouse!
TONY: You Snatt!
BOTH: Where the hell is my cat?
And, which road is Station Road West and which East?
CLARE: You Old Bell!
TONY: You Crown!
Your parking lets you down.
BOTH: Happy Christmas, I love you, so bring on next year!
CHORUS: And the girls of the Godstone Ladies’ Choir…
(SLOWLY)
TONY: I searched Thai Pad, Kinjo. Cucina, Toast, but no…
CLARE: Cattle and Cocktail, and then I found you
BOTH
Come walking with me babe, relive the memories made
Don’t want to move away. I’ve built my dreams in Oxted.
CHORUS: And the girls of the Godstone Ladies’ Choir…. x 2
Fairytale of Oxted 2023. Lyrics: Toria Willson. To the tune of Fairytale of New York by Pogues.
